How far is Oasis, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Oasis, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Riverside County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oasis and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oasis and Santa Ana.
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Start on Harrison Street
1270 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto 81st Avenue
1836 ft · 46 sec · 81st Avenue
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Turn left
19.9 mi · 23 min
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Merge slight right onto Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.6 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward CA 60 West: Riverside
1022 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
2677 ft · 33 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
16 mi · 20 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street, Irvine Boulevard
1565 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Mabury Street
912 ft · 22 sec · Mabury Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oasis and Santa Ana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
Merge slight right onto Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.6 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Oasis and Sunny near Santa Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oasis to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Banning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Oasis and 67.5 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.80 one way or $59.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oasis and Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Banning
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Highland Springs Ranch & Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Banning-Beaumont
Country Hills RV Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Banning.
Cabazon, CA
Hemet (West Florida Ave), California
Hemet (Devonshire Ave), California
Palm Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oasis and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 103.61 mi (166.75 km).
#1 Oasis
Situated in the arid eastern Coachella Valley of Riverside County near the Salton Sea, this community lies significantly below sea level at an elevation of -144 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4658600, -116.0988900 |
| Altitude | -44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-117.86783, 33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $29.80 | $59.60 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $30.94 | $61.87 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $31.84 | $63.68 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $40.05 | $80.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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